Kossuth district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Algona

Algona is a town in Kossuth district, Iowa, United States, home to about 5,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 churches. The must-see places are Ambrose A Call State Park (3 km), Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge (29 km) and Okamanpeedan Lake (70 km).

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Algona, Iowa
Algona, Kossuth district, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Algona at a glance

Location
Kossuth district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 5,470
Coordinates
43.0700° N, 94.2330° W
Places within 50 km
45 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Algona

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Algona

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Algona. The closest is Hurlburt Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Algona

47 museums within 100 km of Algona. The closest is Kossuth County Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Algona

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Algona. The closest is Wildwood Recreation Area (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Algona

24 churches within 100 km of Algona. The closest is Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Algona

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Algona. The closest is MIA-POW Display (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Algona

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Algona. The closest is Farmers Beach (80 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Algona

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Algona
  2. 3 km Ambrose A Call State Park · park, Kossuth
  3. 2 km Camp Algona POW Museum · museum, Kossuth
  4. 1 km Kossuth County Historical Museum · museum, Kossuth
  5. 5 km Hurlburt Dam · dam, Kossuth
  6. 1 km Wildwood Recreation Area · nature spot, Kossuth
  7. 6 km Back to Algona

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Algona by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1159Hurlburt Dam (5 km)
    Museums1247Kossuth County Historical Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1236Wildwood Recreation Area (6 km)
    Churches224Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church (49 km)
    Forts & heritage523MIA-POW Display (31 km)
    Beaches & coast015Farmers Beach (80 km)
    Parks110Ambrose A Call State Park (3 km)
    Other attractions24Grotto of the Redemption (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Pilot Knob (73 km)
    Caves01Wind Cave National Park (92 km)

    Algona: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Algona?

    Ambrose A Call State Park (park, about 3 km), Kossuth County Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Camp Algona POW Museum (museum, about 1 km), Hurlburt Dam (dam, about 5 km), Wildwood Recreation Area (nature spot, about 6 km), Lake Smith Dam (dam, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Algona?

    45 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 churches, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Algona?

    Hurlburt Dam, about 5 km by road; Lake Smith Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Algona?

    Kossuth County Historical Museum, about 1 km by road; Camp Algona POW Museum (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Algona?

    Wildwood Recreation Area, about 6 km by road; Stinson Prairie State Park (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Algona?

    Start in Algona, visit Ambrose A Call State Park, then Camp Algona POW Museum, then Kossuth County Historical Museum, then Hurlburt Dam, then Wildwood Recreation Area, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Algona?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Algona

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Algona’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Algona on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.